Easy Cabbage Soup Recipe for a Healthy Comfort Meal
A quick and easy cabbage soup recipe perfect for a healthy meal, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Equipment
- - Large pot
- - Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 head Cabbage chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 medium Carrots sliced thinly
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth can substitute with chicken broth
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin for enhanced flavor
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked is best
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or use fresh thyme for more aroma
Garnishing
- 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 wedge Lemon for squeezing before serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Start by chopping the cabbage into bite-sized pieces, dicing the onion, and thinly slicing the carrots.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Toss in the sliced carrots and chopped cabbage, stirring together for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, add kosher salt, ground black pepper, and dried thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.